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curlywatts

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Question about Verapamil
Jul 7^th, 2009 at 7:36pm

I have had CH for 15-20 years.
In the past my cluster cycle has been 2 year gap and then ch for 40 to 50 days. I use sumatriptan or frovatriptan to get me through.
This time however they went past the 2 month mark and I have been taking Verapamil 120g twice a day for the last month.
The ch have gone but I still have a general headache most days and feel washed out.
My question is could my ch have gone and is it the verapamil that's giving me the normal headache.
I suppose the only way to find out is to cease the verap.
Anybody with similar experience?

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Re: Question about Verapamil
Reply #1 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 8:04pm

headache is a possible side effect of Verapamil. Did your doc suggest that you stay on it past your cluster cycles? I would ask 'em if it were time to taper off...
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"Less serious verapamil side effects may include:
* constipation, nausea; * skin rash or itching;
* dizziness, headache, tired feeling; or
* warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur."

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curlywatts CH.com Newbie Offline I Love CH.com! Posts: 6 UK	Re: Question about Verapamil Reply #2 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 8:31pm Yes, for some reason he suggested I stay on it for 6 months but I didn't start the verap till I was past the normal length of my usual cycle so I am in new territory. I guess the only way to know for sure is stop the verap and see if they come back.
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Question about Verapamil Reply #3 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 8:41pm When I first started taking Calan (verapamil), it did wonders for my CH, but replaced it with a constant low-grade "hat band" tension type headache. That went away with subsequent regimens.
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Val_ CH.com Sponsor Offline There is nothing permanent except change. Posts: 252 Bay Area, CA Gender:	Re: Question about Verapamil Reply #4 - Jul 7^th, 2009 at 8:49pm I wouldn't just stop the verap without checking with the prescribing doc...
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